Janice Ryan has narrated 7 audiobooks on Listento.it by 5 authors, with an average listener rating of 3★ across 1 ratings. The most-rated is Alberta Fireside Ghost Stories.
Alberta Fireside Ghost Stories
Summary
Known for her series of true ghost stories, Barbara Smith is back, this time with a collection of fictional ghostly tales set in real Alberta locations. So light the fire and prepare to be spooked by these delightfully eerie stories, including: A young man trying to get home to Edmonton from Fort McMurray has a brush with death when he takes a ride in a phantom van Three friends having brunch in Red Deer are joined by the ghost of a woman from a time gone by The angry spirit of a woman killed on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River gets vengeance on the Edmonton man who caused her death Kindly spirits give two lonely young people in Lethbridge a nudge in the right direction, forever changing their lives for the better A well-meaning constable in Lloydminster inadvertently tries to help the ghost of a local hermit in his search for the money he was forced to leave behind when he died Two soulmates, separated at birth, are reunited in death at the Okotoks Erratic And more.
©2010 Barbara Smith (P)2021 Lone Pine Publishing
Dear Liza
Summary
Liza, an orphan girl living on the cold streets of London in 1834, is able to rise above her squalid surroundings to bring joy to the lives of others. Although only 11, she displays amazing courage as she cares for a younger child and ekes out a bare existence through the approaching winter, guided by the wisdom embodied in letters left to her by her mother. When Liza meets a wealthy gentleman, her mysterious, almost magical manner causes him to re-examine his own life. Over time, he and others around him are transformed as they begin to understand the depth of Liza’s insight. Sydney Banks’s simple, inspiring tale illuminates how love and compassion can bring peace and contentment to people of all ages and from all walks of life.
©2004 Sydney Banks (P)2021 Partners Publishing
Second Chance
Summary
A moving story of one man, deeply troubled by the circumstances of his life, who travels to the islands of Hawaii hoping to find peace. Here, he is befriended by two intriguing people who speak in ways that mystify yet fascinate him. Thus begins a spiritual journey into a world of extraordinary feelings, which bring him understanding and an answer beyond anything he had ever dreamed possible. In this novel, set in a world of soft tropical beauty, the author shares his quiet philosophical knowledge in a comprehensible yet profound manner.
©2001 Sydney Banks (P)2021 Partners Publishing
Haunting Fireside Stories
Summary
More devilish delights for fireside listening by the Connoisseur of Creepy himself, A.S. Mott. An ideal virtual stocking stuffer! A beautiful young widow is shocked to discover, upon her own accidental death, that her late husband has chosen to spend his afterlife haunting another woman.... After a 16-year-old girl dies from a botched operation, her spirit decides to remain with her family. During the year that follows, the young ghost records what she sees in her diary.... In order to win his girlfriend’s father’s approval, a nervous young man agrees to go on a hunting trip, only to learn - too late - what the older man is really hunting for.... A group of cynical contestants on a reality game show wander through a haunted insane asylum, completely unaware of what is happening to the show’s crew....
©2005 A.S. Mott (P)2021 Lone Pine Publishing
Spirit Animals: The Wisdom of Nature
Summary
First Nations peoples and Native Americans in North America have long believed in the power of spirit animals or totems. They believed that these animals had lessons to teach and healing or inspirational powers: One of the strongest spirit animals, the bear is known as the grandfather for many peoples; they are seen as strong, powerful creatures that can never die. Bears also mean leadership, confidence, and courage. The buffalo/bison is a symbol of strength and power but also of life because for many peoples it was the major source of food, hides, etc. White Buffalo Woman is also a strong spirit, teaching people to walk through life in a sacred manner. Trickster and the creator in one is the coyote, and some say that humans descended from the coyote. Legends tell that the coyote brought fire, knowledge of herbs, and food to the humans but at the same time brought death. The lizard is a gateway animal to the dream world. Many peoples call North America Turtle Island because the turtle carried the earth on its back. Turtles carrying the earth must have peace and balance, so turtles are symbols of these attributes. The wolf is known to many as the Great Teacher. Wolves taught many humans how to form communities and to hunt. The medicine of a wolf is very strong and can offer much but also demands full participation and sincerity. Wayne Arthurson delves into the world of spirit animals and shows the meanings of these animals to Native peoples and how nature has made its mark on their world.
©2013 Wayne Arthurson (P)2021 Eschia Books
Raven and the First People
Summary
Below the mist-shrouded mountains of the West Coast lie the stories of how we came to be. It is through the myths of the people who have lived with this spirit of place for thousands of years that we uncover the mystery of our homeland. The mythical creatures Raven, Thunderbird, Bear, and the Great Spirit become a path to rediscovering the spiritual landscape of culture. These are the stories of the Pacific Coast that tell of gods and demons, good and evil; things unimaginable brought to life. More than just tales of magic and the supernatural, the legends follow the traditions of the peoples of the Pacific Northwest and illustrate their profound relationship to the natural environment. The legacy of a vibrant and prosperous culture, these stories reveal the essence of their collective wisdom. The legends of the creation of The People emerging from the ocean depths, the formation of the landscape and the origins of fire, thunderstorms, and the wind affirm the harmony with which our ancestors lived with nature.
©2009 Thomas George (P)2021 Eschia Books
Animal Phantoms
Summary
Kids encounter all kinds of animal ghosts in this spirited debut volume. Some involve pets, others involve wild animals, but all are based on fact and very, very scary! When a fishtank comes mysteriously to life, a boy struggles to convince his parents of the danger.... The ghost of a dead puppy reminds a preteen of her special childhood bond.... While on a European tour, a group of foolhardy kids chide the locals for their superstitions - only to be attacked by a swarm of ghostly birds of prey....
©2005 Barbara Smith (P)2021 Lone Pine Publishing